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'''Scottsdale''' is a town in the north-east of [[Tasmania]], [[Australia]]. It lies on the [[Tasman Highway]], around {{Convert|63|km|mi|0}} north-east of [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]] and {{Convert|22|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} south-east of the coastal town of [[Bridport, Tasmania|Bridport]]. It is part of the [[Dorset Council (Australia)|Dorset Council]].
'''Scottsdale''', formerly known as '''Ellesmere''', is a town in the north-east of [[Tasmania]], Australia. It lies on the [[Tasman Highway]], around {{Convert|63|km|mi|0}} north-east of [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]] and {{Convert|22|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} south-east of the coastal town of [[Bridport, Tasmania|Bridport]]. It is part of the [[Dorset Council (Australia)|Dorset Council]].


==History==
==History==
The area was first surveyed in 1855 and was described as, ''"the best [[soil]] on the island ... well watered, with a mild climate"'' by the surveyor [[James Reid Scott]], for whom the town is named. This rings true today as the town, as well as being the regional centre for other north-east towns, is a major [[agriculture|agricultural]] centre.
The area was first surveyed in 1855 and was described as, "the best [[soil]] on the island ... well watered, with a mild climate" by the surveyor [[James Reid Scott]], for whom the town is named. This rings true today as the town, as well as being the regional centre for other north-east towns, is a major [[agriculture|agricultural]] centre.


The first land was selected in 1859 and the hamlet of Ellesmere grew up.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scottsdale|url=https://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/S/Scottsdale.htm|work=The Companion to Tasmanian History|publisher=The University of Tasmania|accessdate=20 October 2019}}</ref> ''Ellesmere'' Post Office opened on 29 November 1865 and was renamed ''Scottsdale'' in 1893.<ref name = "Post Office">{{Cite web | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | publisher = Premier Postal Auctions | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=Tas&country= | accessdate = 16 June 2012}}</ref>
The first land was selected in 1859 and the hamlet of Ellesmere grew up.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jennings|first=Jeff|title=Scottsdale|url=https://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/S/Scottsdale.htm|work=The Companion to Tasmanian History|publisher=The University of Tasmania|access-date=20 October 2019}}</ref> Ellesmere Post Office opened on 29 November 1865, and was renamed Scottsdale in 1893.<ref name = "Post Office">{{Cite web |last= Premier Postal History |title= Post Office List |publisher= Premier Postal Auctions |url= https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=Tas&country= |access-date= 16 June 2012}}</ref>


==Industry==
==Industry==
Potato farming, [[dairy farming]], pine plantations, [[Poppy (flower)|poppy]] cultivation and mining are all major industries in the area. [[Hops]] were previously an important crop, however large hop farms have over the last few years been sold and/or turned into dairy farms and eucalypt and pine plantations.
Potato farming, [[dairy farming]], pine plantations, [[poppy]] cultivation and mining are all major industries in the area. [[Hops]] were previously an important crop, however large hop farms have over the last few years been sold and/or turned into dairy farms and eucalypt and pine plantations.


The setting of the town, surrounded by green fields and blue mountains, as well as increasing infrastructure and improved promotion for visitors, is giving the local tourism industry a boost. The Barnbougle Dunes<ref>[http://www.barnbougledunes.com.au]</ref> and Lost Farm<ref>[http://www.lostfarm.com.au]</ref> Golf Links and the Bridestowe Estate [[Lavender]] Farm are key local attractions.
The setting of the town, surrounded by green fields and blue mountains, as well as increasing infrastructure and improved promotion for visitors, is giving the local tourism industry a boost. The Barnbougle Dunes<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barnbougledunes.com.au/ |title=Home |website=barnbougledunes.com.au}}</ref> and Lost Farm<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lostfarm.com.au/ |title=Home |website=lostfarm.com.au}}</ref> Golf Links and the Bridestowe Estate [[Lavender]] Farm are key local attractions.


Since 1958 Scottsdale has been the location of the Defence Nutrition Research Centre and its predecessor laboratories and production facilities. In 2014 these were redeveloped by the [[Defence Science and Technology Organisation]] (DSTO).<ref>{{cite web|last=Grant|first=Rose|title=Scottsdale defence nutrition research facility rebuilt|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-25/scottsdale-defence-nutrition-research-facilty-rebuilt/5623096|website=abc.net.au|publisher=ABC News (Australia)|date=July 5, 2014|accessdate=May 7, 2017}}</ref>
Since 1958 Scottsdale has been the location of the Defence Nutrition Research Centre and its predecessor laboratories and production facilities. In 2014 these were redeveloped by the [[Defence Science and Technology Organisation]] (DSTO).<ref>{{cite news|last=Grant|first=Rose|title=Scottsdale defence nutrition research facility rebuilt|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-25/scottsdale-defence-nutrition-research-facilty-rebuilt/5623096|newspaper=ABC News|publisher=ABC News (Australia)|date=5 July 2014|access-date=7 May 2017}}</ref>


The [[Forest EcoCentre]], operated by [[Forestry Tasmania]], was built in Scottsdale in the late 1990s, as an educational [[visitor centre]] designed to inform the public about the forestry industry in Tasmania. The Visitor Centre has since closed.
The [[Forest EcoCentre]], operated by [[Forestry Tasmania]], was built in Scottsdale in the late 1990s, as an educational [[visitor centre]] designed to inform the public about the forestry industry in Tasmania. The Visitor Centre has since closed.
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Scottsdale is an important service centre for north-east Tasmania, with shops catering for most residents' needs, however the town's retail sector is suffering, with increasing vacancies in the town's main street of King Street.
Scottsdale is an important service centre for north-east Tasmania, with shops catering for most residents' needs, however the town's retail sector is suffering, with increasing vacancies in the town's main street of King Street.


The town has also suffered from the closure of the [[North-East Tasmania Rail Line]],<ref>The North-eastern Line of the Tasmanian Government Railways. Stokes, H.J.W. [[Australian Railway History|Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin]], March; April, 1997 pp67-77;107-121</ref> which increased the number of trucks on local roads.
The town has also suffered from the closure of the [[North-East Tasmania Rail Line]],<ref>The North-eastern Line of the Tasmanian Government Railways. Stokes, H.J.W. [[Australian Railway History|Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin]], March; April 1997 pp67-77;107-121</ref> which increased the number of trucks on local roads.
The rails were removed from the section between Scottsdale and Herrick and were used for the [[Abt Wilderness Railway]] on Tasmania's west coast, despite local attempts to run a tourist railway.<ref>[http://www.users.bigpond.com/gmoyle/noreast.htm North East area<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The local Rotary Club has now developed part of this section of old railway line as a bike trail through to near [[Legerwood]].<ref>[http://www.rotary9830.org.au/CurrentDGNewsletter.pdf]</ref>
The rails were removed from the section between Scottsdale and Herrick and were used for the [[Abt Wilderness Railway]] on Tasmania's west coast, despite local attempts to run a tourist railway.<ref>[http://www.users.bigpond.com/gmoyle/noreast.htm North East area]</ref> The local Rotary Club has now developed part of this section of old railway line as a bike trail through to near Legerwood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rotary9830.org.au/CurrentDGNewsletter.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 April 2012 |archive-date=21 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321050159/http://rotary9830.org.au/CurrentDGNewsletter.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The remaining line Scottsdale to cold water creek, north of [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]] is sitting unused with both bike rail trail and tourist railway proposals in place, with a decision not likely to be made soon.
The remaining line Scottsdale to Coldwater Creek, north of [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]] is sitting unused with both bike rail trail and tourist railway proposals in place, with a decision not likely to be made soon.


==Climate==
==Climate==
Scottsdale has a mild climate with warm summers and cool, wet winters. Extremes have ranged from 37.7&nbsp;°C (99.9&nbsp;°F) to -4.7&nbsp;°C (23.5&nbsp;°F). The average annual rainfall is 987.1&nbsp;mm (38.8&nbsp;in)
Scottsdale has a [[oceanic climate#marine west coast (Cfb)|oceanic climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen:]] Cfb), with very mild, relatively dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average maxima vary from {{convert|23.0|C}} in January and February to {{convert|12.0|C}} in July while average minima fluctuate between {{convert|11.3|C}} in February to {{convert|3.8|C}} in July.<ref>{{cite web
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Mean average annual [[precipitation]] is moderate: {{convert|971.6|mm|in|abbr=on}}, spread between 151.8 precipitation days, and is concentrated in [[winter]]. Expectedly, the town is not very sunny: with 165.9 cloudy days and only 68.0 clear days per annum. Extreme temperatures have ranged from {{convert|37.7|C}} on 30 January 2009 to {{convert|-4.7|C}} on 6 August 1974.


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|Feb record high C = 35.9
|Mar record high C = 32.6
|Mar record high C = 32.6
|Apr record high C = 26.5
|Apr record high C = 26.5
|May record high C = 22.1
|May record high C = 22.3
|Jun record high C = 18.1
|Jun record high C = 18.2
|Jul record high C = 17.9
|Jul record high C = 17.9
|Aug record high C = 18.9
|Aug record high C = 18.9
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|Oct record high C = 27.1
|Oct record high C = 27.1
|Nov record high C = 31.3
|Nov record high C = 31.3
|Dec record high C = 33.5
|Dec record high C = 35.3
|year record high C = 37.7
|Jan high C = 23.0
|Jan high C = 22.8
|Feb high C = 23.0
|Feb high C = 23.0
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|Mar high C = 21.3
|Apr high C = 18.0
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|May high C = 14.9
|May high C = 14.8
|Jun high C = 12.6
|Jun high C = 12.6
|Jul high C = 12.0
|Jul high C = 12.0
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|Aug high C = 12.6
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|Apr low C = 8.0
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|Oct low C = 5.9
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|Jan record low C = 2.2
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|Feb record low C = 1.4
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|Nov record low C = -0.6
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|Dec record low C = 0.4
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|May precipitation mm = 94.5
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|Aug rain mm = 120.5
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Scottsdale is a relatively Anglo-Saxon community, with the largest groups of foreign-born locals being from the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Italy. 72% of the population identifies as Christian. The median age of the town is 36. (Figures from the 2001 census) <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rpdc.tas.gov.au/soer/indicator/55/index.php |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-09-29 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060929195640/http://www.rpdc.tas.gov.au/soer/indicator/55/index.php |archivedate=29 September 2006 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Scottsdale is a relatively Anglo-Australian community, with the largest groups of foreign-born locals being from the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Italy. 72% of the population identifies as Christian. The median age of the town is 36. (Figures from the 2001 census)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rpdc.tas.gov.au/soer/indicator/55/index.php |title=Population Distribution |access-date=29 September 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060929195640/http://www.rpdc.tas.gov.au/soer/indicator/55/index.php |archive-date=29 September 2006}}</ref>


In the {{CensusAU|2006}}, the most common industries of employment for persons aged 15 years and over usually resident in Scottsdale were Log Sawmilling and Timber Dressing (15.4%), School Education (5.0%) Road Freight Transport (5.0%), Supermarket and Grocery Stores (4.3%) and Forestry and Logging (4.3%).
In the {{CensusAU|2006}}, the most common industries of employment for persons aged 15 years and over usually resident in Scottsdale were Log Sawmilling and Timber Dressing (15.4%), School Education (5.0%) Road Freight Transport (5.0%), Supermarket and Grocery Stores (4.3%) and Forestry and Logging (4.3%).


In Scottsdale the median weekly individual income for persons aged 15 years and over who were usual residents was $362, compared with $466 in Australia. The median weekly household income was $697, compared with $1,027 in Australia. The median weekly family income was $936, compared with $1,171 in Australia.<ref>{{Census 2006 AUS | id = SSC66096 | name = Scottsdale (State Suburb) | quick = on | accessdate= 2007-10-25}}</ref>
In Scottsdale the median weekly individual income for persons aged 15 years and over who were usual residents was $362, compared with $466 in Australia. The median weekly household income was $697, compared with $1,027 in Australia. The median weekly family income was $936, compared with $1,171 in Australia.<ref>{{Census 2006 AUS | id = SSC66096 | name = Scottsdale (State Suburb) | quick = on | accessdate= 25 October 2007}}</ref>


Scottsdale voters showed their conservatism compared to other Tasmanian towns when they gave the Liberal candidate at the 2004 Federal election, Michael Ferguson, 61.72% of their vote on a two-party preferred basis.<ref>[http://results.aec.gov.au/12246/results/HousePollingPlaceFirstPrefs-12246-8340.htm Polling Place Results<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In the 2007 election, Ferguson managed a slightly smaller majority of 59.97%.<ref>[http://results.aec.gov.au/13745/website/HousePollingPlaceFirstPrefs-13745-8340.htm Polling Place Results<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Scottsdale voters showed their conservatism compared to other Tasmanian towns when they gave the Liberal candidate at the 2004 Federal election, Michael Ferguson, 61.72% of their vote on a two-party preferred basis.<ref>[http://results.aec.gov.au/12246/results/HousePollingPlaceFirstPrefs-12246-8340.htm Polling Place Results]</ref> In the 2007 election, Ferguson managed a slightly smaller majority of 59.97%.<ref>[http://results.aec.gov.au/13745/website/HousePollingPlaceFirstPrefs-13745-8340.htm Polling Place Results]</ref>


==Localities==
==Localities==
Scottsdale consists of a web of streets around two major avenues, King Street ([[Tasman Highway]]) and George Street/[[Tasman Highway]] or "Ringarooma Road" (Bridport Road). The main shopping area is located around King Street and Victoria Street.
Scottsdale consists of a web of streets around two major avenues, King Street ([[Tasman Highway]]) and George Street/[[Tasman Highway]] or "Ringarooma Road" (Bridport Road). The main shopping area is located around King Street and Victoria Street.


The high point of the town is located in Mary Street where there is a large water storage tank.
The high point of the town is located in Scott St where there is a large water storage tank. This water tank is now home to many trees which some of the inhabitants live in.


''Ellesmere'' is the original Scottsdale where the first settlement was built, located now on the northern outskirts of the town.
''Ellesmere'' is the original Scottsdale where the first settlement was built, located now on the northern outskirts of the town.
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==Culture==
==Culture==


In July 2006 Scottsdale, the heart of Tasmania's "north-east [[Bible belt]]", was given national coverage because local [[Exclusive Brethren]] members were named as having conducted an advertising smear against the [[Australian Greens]] political party.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/the-influence-of-hidden-prophets/2006/07/01/1151174401719.html Hidden prophets - National - smh.com.au<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In July 2006 Scottsdale, the heart of Tasmania's "north-east [[Bible belt]]", was given national coverage because local [[Exclusive Brethren]] members were named as having conducted an advertising smear against the [[Australian Greens]] political party.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/the-influence-of-hidden-prophets/2006/07/01/1151174401719.html Hidden prophets - National - smh.com.au]</ref>


There has been consternation and division in 2005 and 2006 in the local community and against the Dorset Council over the issue of the closure of William Street to through traffic and the blessing of Lilydale Road and Listers Lane as a trucking route.<ref>http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/ctee/REPORTS/Scottsdale.pdf</ref> A new "version" of Listers Lane was built to link Lilydale Road to Bridport Road. Many local businesses protested against the closure of William Street, and today the new road sits unused because of safety reasons, a "white elephant" costing several million dollars. The road reopened in 2008.
There has been consternation and division in 2005 and 2006 in the local community and against the Dorset Council over the issue of the closure of William Street to through traffic and the blessing of Lilydale Road and Listers Lane as a trucking route.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/ctee/REPORTS/Scottsdale.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 July 2006 |archive-date=20 August 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060820171842/http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/ctee/REPORTS/Scottsdale.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> A new "version" of Listers Lane was built to link Lilydale Road to Bridport Road. Many local businesses protested against the closure of William Street, and today the new road sits unused because of safety reasons, a "white elephant" costing several million dollars. The road reopened in 2008.


Scottsdale locals gain a sense of community by participating in activities related to the local primary and high schools, churches and sport. [[Australian rules football]] is very popular in the town and the [[Scottsdale Football Club]] had success in the [[Northern Tasmanian Football Association (1886–1986)|Northern Tasmanian Football Association]]. Also popular are [[human swimming|swimming]], [[golf]], [[field hockey|hockey]], [[bowls]] and [[basketball]].
Major activity is currently afoot around Scottsdale in the development of the tourist trail, "Trail of the Tin Dragon".<ref>[http://www.trailofthetindragon.com/index2.html Trail of the Tin Dragon<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

Scottsdale locals gain a sense of community by participating in activities related to the local primary and high schools, churches and sport. [[Australian rules football]] is very popular in the town and the [[Scottsdale Football Club]] had success in the [[Northern Tasmanian Football Association (1886 - 1986)|Northern Tasmanian Football Association]]. Also popular are [[human swimming|swimming]], [[golf]], [[field hockey|hockey]], [[bowls]] and [[basketball]].


Students wishing to complete their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) are required to attend college in the city of [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]].
Students wishing to complete their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) are required to attend college in the city of [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]].
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Scottsdale is served by television stations [[ABC Tasmania|ABC TV]], [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]], [[Southern Cross Tasmania]], [[WIN Television]], [[Tasmanian Digital Television|TDT]] and radio stations [[7SD]] 540&nbsp;kHz and [[Sea FM (Australian radio network)|Sea FM]] 99.7&nbsp;MHz, and Launceston newspaper ''The Examiner'' and local newspaper ''The North-East Advertiser''.
Scottsdale is served by television stations [[ABC Tasmania|ABC TV]], [[Special Broadcasting Service|SBS]], [[Southern Cross Tasmania]], [[WIN Television]], [[Tasmanian Digital Television|TDT]] and radio stations [[7SD]] 540&nbsp;kHz and [[Sea FM (Australian radio network)|Sea FM]] 99.7&nbsp;MHz, and Launceston newspaper ''The Examiner'' and local newspaper ''The North-East Advertiser''.


7SD previously operated from studios in Scottsdale's King Street. It provided a community service by joining together locals over the large north-east Tasmania area by for example publishing cooking books filled with recipes by locals. There are no longer local radio broadcasts from Scottsdale itself. 7SD and SeaFM are both now retransmitted from Launceston with Sea FM becoming Chilli North East a retranslated version of [[90.1 Chilli FM]], 540 7SD is a retranslated version of [[89.3 LAFM]]. <ref>[https://www.7sd.com.au/ 540 7SD website page]</ref>
7SD previously operated from studios in Scottsdale's King Street. It provided a community service by joining together locals over the large north-east Tasmania area by for example publishing cooking books filled with recipes by locals. There are no longer local radio broadcasts from Scottsdale itself. 7SD and SeaFM are both now retransmitted from Launceston with Sea FM becoming Chilli North East a retranslated version of [[90.1 Chilli FM]], 540 7SD is a retranslated version of [[89.3 LAFM]].<ref>[https://www.7sd.com.au/ 540 7SD website page]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=scottsdale,+tasmania&ie=UTF8&ll=-41.15772,147.518063&spn=0.030631,0.05785&t=h&z=14&om=1 Link to satellite image of Scottsdale on GoogleMaps]
* [http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=scottsdale,+tasmania&ie=UTF8&ll=-41.15772,147.518063&spn=0.030631,0.05785&t=h&z=14&om=1 Link to satellite image of Scottsdale on GoogleMaps]
* [http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_091219_All.shtml Climate Statistics for Scottsdale]
* [http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_091219_All.shtml Climate Statistics for Scottsdale]
* [https://live-radio-online.com/index.php/tas-tasmania/738-radio-7sd-540-am-scottsdale-live-online Radio 7SD 540 AM Scottsdale]

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Scottsdale
Tasmania
Scottsdale, from North Scottsdale; Mount Barrow can be seen in the background
Scottsdale is located in Tasmania
Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Coordinates41°10′S 147°31′E / 41.167°S 147.517°E / -41.167; 147.517
Population1,979 (UCL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)7260
Elevation198 m (650 ft)[2]
Location
LGA(s)Dorset Council
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Mean max temp[3] Mean min temp[3] Annual rainfall[3]
17.3 °C
63 °F
7.2 °C
45 °F
971.6 mm
38.3 in

Scottsdale, formerly known as Ellesmere, is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It lies on the Tasman Highway, around 63 kilometres (39 mi) north-east of Launceston and 22 km (14 mi) south-east of the coastal town of Bridport. It is part of the Dorset Council.

History

The area was first surveyed in 1855 and was described as, "the best soil on the island ... well watered, with a mild climate" by the surveyor James Reid Scott, for whom the town is named. This rings true today as the town, as well as being the regional centre for other north-east towns, is a major agricultural centre.

The first land was selected in 1859 and the hamlet of Ellesmere grew up.[4] Ellesmere Post Office opened on 29 November 1865, and was renamed Scottsdale in 1893.[5]

Industry

Potato farming, dairy farming, pine plantations, poppy cultivation and mining are all major industries in the area. Hops were previously an important crop, however large hop farms have over the last few years been sold and/or turned into dairy farms and eucalypt and pine plantations.

The setting of the town, surrounded by green fields and blue mountains, as well as increasing infrastructure and improved promotion for visitors, is giving the local tourism industry a boost. The Barnbougle Dunes[6] and Lost Farm[7] Golf Links and the Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm are key local attractions.

Since 1958 Scottsdale has been the location of the Defence Nutrition Research Centre and its predecessor laboratories and production facilities. In 2014 these were redeveloped by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO).[8]

The Forest EcoCentre, operated by Forestry Tasmania, was built in Scottsdale in the late 1990s, as an educational visitor centre designed to inform the public about the forestry industry in Tasmania. The Visitor Centre has since closed.

Scottsdale is an important service centre for north-east Tasmania, with shops catering for most residents' needs, however the town's retail sector is suffering, with increasing vacancies in the town's main street of King Street.

The town has also suffered from the closure of the North-East Tasmania Rail Line,[9] which increased the number of trucks on local roads. The rails were removed from the section between Scottsdale and Herrick and were used for the Abt Wilderness Railway on Tasmania's west coast, despite local attempts to run a tourist railway.[10] The local Rotary Club has now developed part of this section of old railway line as a bike trail through to near Legerwood.[11] The remaining line Scottsdale to Coldwater Creek, north of Launceston is sitting unused with both bike rail trail and tourist railway proposals in place, with a decision not likely to be made soon.

Climate

Scottsdale has a oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb), with very mild, relatively dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average maxima vary from 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) in January and February to 12.0 °C (53.6 °F) in July while average minima fluctuate between 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) in February to 3.8 °C (38.8 °F) in July.[12] Mean average annual precipitation is moderate: 971.6 mm (38.25 in), spread between 151.8 precipitation days, and is concentrated in winter. Expectedly, the town is not very sunny: with 165.9 cloudy days and only 68.0 clear days per annum. Extreme temperatures have ranged from 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) on 30 January 2009 to −4.7 °C (23.5 °F) on 6 August 1974.

Climate data for Scottsdale (41º10'12"S, 147º29'24"E, 198 m AMSL) (1971-2024 normals and extremes)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 37.7
(99.9)
35.9
(96.6)
32.6
(90.7)
26.5
(79.7)
22.3
(72.1)
18.2
(64.8)
17.9
(64.2)
18.9
(66.0)
22.8
(73.0)
27.1
(80.8)
31.3
(88.3)
35.3
(95.5)
37.7
(99.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.0
(73.4)
23.0
(73.4)
21.3
(70.3)
17.9
(64.2)
14.8
(58.6)
12.6
(54.7)
12.0
(53.6)
12.6
(54.7)
14.3
(57.7)
16.5
(61.7)
18.9
(66.0)
20.9
(69.6)
17.3
(63.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 11.0
(51.8)
11.3
(52.3)
10.1
(50.2)
8.0
(46.4)
5.9
(42.6)
4.3
(39.7)
3.8
(38.8)
4.0
(39.2)
4.8
(40.6)
5.9
(42.6)
7.9
(46.2)
9.4
(48.9)
7.2
(44.9)
Record low °C (°F) 2.2
(36.0)
1.4
(34.5)
−0.8
(30.6)
−2.8
(27.0)
−2.0
(28.4)
−3.3
(26.1)
−3.8
(25.2)
−4.7
(23.5)
−2.8
(27.0)
−2.6
(27.3)
−0.6
(30.9)
0.4
(32.7)
−4.7
(23.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 57.4
(2.26)
40.7
(1.60)
56.5
(2.22)
77.5
(3.05)
94.5
(3.72)
103.2
(4.06)
118.5
(4.67)
116.1
(4.57)
92.2
(3.63)
83.3
(3.28)
67.3
(2.65)
64.7
(2.55)
971.6
(38.25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 8.9 8.2 9.6 11.6 13.4 13.8 15.8 16.9 15.6 14.3 12.2 11.5 151.8
Average afternoon relative humidity (%) 53 54 55 63 68 71 70 67 65 61 60 56 62
Average dew point °C (°F) 10.8
(51.4)
11.3
(52.3)
10.2
(50.4)
9.1
(48.4)
7.6
(45.7)
6.1
(43.0)
5.3
(41.5)
4.9
(40.8)
5.9
(42.6)
7.2
(45.0)
8.9
(48.0)
9.7
(49.5)
8.1
(46.6)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 263.5 231.7 217.0 180.0 148.8 132.0 136.4 164.3 174.0 223.2 231.0 251.1 2,353
Percent possible sunshine 58 60 57 56 49 47 46 50 49 55 53 54 53
Source: Bureau of Meteorology (1971-2024 normals and extremes)[3]

Demographics

Scottsdale is a relatively Anglo-Australian community, with the largest groups of foreign-born locals being from the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Italy. 72% of the population identifies as Christian. The median age of the town is 36. (Figures from the 2001 census)[13]

In the 2006 census, the most common industries of employment for persons aged 15 years and over usually resident in Scottsdale were Log Sawmilling and Timber Dressing (15.4%), School Education (5.0%) Road Freight Transport (5.0%), Supermarket and Grocery Stores (4.3%) and Forestry and Logging (4.3%).

In Scottsdale the median weekly individual income for persons aged 15 years and over who were usual residents was $362, compared with $466 in Australia. The median weekly household income was $697, compared with $1,027 in Australia. The median weekly family income was $936, compared with $1,171 in Australia.[14]

Scottsdale voters showed their conservatism compared to other Tasmanian towns when they gave the Liberal candidate at the 2004 Federal election, Michael Ferguson, 61.72% of their vote on a two-party preferred basis.[15] In the 2007 election, Ferguson managed a slightly smaller majority of 59.97%.[16]

Localities

Scottsdale consists of a web of streets around two major avenues, King Street (Tasman Highway) and George Street/Tasman Highway or "Ringarooma Road" (Bridport Road). The main shopping area is located around King Street and Victoria Street.

The high point of the town is located in Scott St where there is a large water storage tank. This water tank is now home to many trees which some of the inhabitants live in.

Ellesmere is the original Scottsdale where the first settlement was built, located now on the northern outskirts of the town.

Tuckers Creek, Northeast Park

Public facilities in the town include an outdoor swimming pool, sports stadium, golf course, public library (including an online access centre), primary school and high school.

Northeast Park is a popular facility in the town, and provides seven days free camping, barbecues and coin-operated hot showers for those passing through the region. Northeast Park has had recent upgrades, with community support helping to improve the park.

Public Transport in the region is serviced by RD & FH Sainty North East Bus Service. The service runs several times per day delivering passengers and freight to local businesses. Also there is an early service primarily for students studying in Launceston leaving at 7:10 am and returning at 5:20 pm every school day.

Culture

In July 2006 Scottsdale, the heart of Tasmania's "north-east Bible belt", was given national coverage because local Exclusive Brethren members were named as having conducted an advertising smear against the Australian Greens political party.[17]

There has been consternation and division in 2005 and 2006 in the local community and against the Dorset Council over the issue of the closure of William Street to through traffic and the blessing of Lilydale Road and Listers Lane as a trucking route.[18] A new "version" of Listers Lane was built to link Lilydale Road to Bridport Road. Many local businesses protested against the closure of William Street, and today the new road sits unused because of safety reasons, a "white elephant" costing several million dollars. The road reopened in 2008.

Scottsdale locals gain a sense of community by participating in activities related to the local primary and high schools, churches and sport. Australian rules football is very popular in the town and the Scottsdale Football Club had success in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association. Also popular are swimming, golf, hockey, bowls and basketball.

Students wishing to complete their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) are required to attend college in the city of Launceston.

Scottsdale is served by television stations ABC TV, SBS, Southern Cross Tasmania, WIN Television, TDT and radio stations 7SD 540 kHz and Sea FM 99.7 MHz, and Launceston newspaper The Examiner and local newspaper The North-East Advertiser.

7SD previously operated from studios in Scottsdale's King Street. It provided a community service by joining together locals over the large north-east Tasmania area by for example publishing cooking books filled with recipes by locals. There are no longer local radio broadcasts from Scottsdale itself. 7SD and SeaFM are both now retransmitted from Launceston with Sea FM becoming Chilli North East a retranslated version of 90.1 Chilli FM, 540 7SD is a retranslated version of 89.3 LAFM.[19]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Scottsdale (urban centre and locality)". Australian Census 2021. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Scottsdale (West Minstone Road)". Climate statistics for Australian locations. Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d "Scottsdale (West Minstone Road) Climate Statistics (1971-2024)". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  4. ^ Jennings, Jeff. "Scottsdale". The Companion to Tasmanian History. The University of Tasmania. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  5. ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Home". barnbougledunes.com.au.
  7. ^ "Home". lostfarm.com.au.
  8. ^ Grant, Rose (5 July 2014). "Scottsdale defence nutrition research facility rebuilt". ABC News. ABC News (Australia). Retrieved 7 May 2017.
  9. ^ The North-eastern Line of the Tasmanian Government Railways. Stokes, H.J.W. Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, March; April 1997 pp67-77;107-121
  10. ^ North East area
  11. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "Scottsdale (West Minstone Road) Climate (1971-2024)". FarmOnline Weather. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Population Distribution". Archived from the original on 29 September 2006. Retrieved 29 September 2006.
  14. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Scottsdale (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 October 2007.
  15. ^ Polling Place Results
  16. ^ Polling Place Results
  17. ^ Hidden prophets - National - smh.com.au
  18. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2006. Retrieved 7 July 2006.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  19. ^ 540 7SD website page